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Introduction
Tips for DL Cable Students
UHTV Programming Line-up
Cable
Access Channel Providers Information
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Tips for Students
While cable classes are convenient, they do require time and the ability and
willingness to study independently. You must have a well developed
sense of self-discipline to complete a cable course successfully.
It is not just watching television. Be sure that you have time
to take the course.
Cable Course Study Tips
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Be sure to attend on-campus sessions for orientation, discussions, and
examinations. Most colleges and universities require a few on-campus sessions.
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Develop a regular schedule for viewing programs and completing reading
and special assignments. Avoid disruptions and distractions during this time.
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Complete the assigned reading before you view each television class session.
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Keep note taking to a minimum while viewing the television programs.
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Contact the professor by phone or email for assistance if you have difficulty
understanding a unit of study.
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Make sure that you have access to all of the written material from the
professor as well as the textbook and study guide.
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Identify a study partner for each television course, or form a small
study group of three to five individuals.
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Students are encouraged to record the program via a videotape recorder (VCR)
or digital video recorder (DVR) service. This allows students to record programs that would otherwise be missed and/or view material at a later date for review.
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Develop a set of notes for each unit of the course so you can review
for examinations without having to read the entire text just
before the exam.
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Develop a vocabulary list of terms that are important to the course,
especially those that are unfamiliar to you. Write definitions
in your own words and review them.
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If you miss a broadcast, check with your professor for an alternative means to obtain any missed class material.
*Study tips developed by KET, The Kentucky Network
Cable Troubleshooting Tips
- Another program is airing, other than, your cable class
- Check to see if you are tuned to the correct channel.
- Check your course packet or syllabus to view the broadcast schedule of your class or check the
DL Course Listing.
- Contact the UHTV programming hotline at (808) 956-2724. Identify yourself, your class
and state your concern.
- There is no picture on the channel
- Check to see if you are tuned to the correct channel (channel 355 or QAM channel 46.55)
- Go through the Oceanic Time Warner Cable Power and Safety Checklist.
- Recording the class using a VCR
- If using a recycled videotape, be sure it is rewound and the record tab is not pulled-out.
If the record tab is pulled-out, then cover with tape. Check to make sure the length of the videotape covers the duration of the class broadcast.
- Double check your timer settings – be sure it is set for the correct date,
start time, end time, channel and tape speed.
- Recording the class using a DVR
- Be sure you do not have any conflicts with other scheduled recordings.
- Be sure your class is set to be recorded for the whole series.
- Double check your on-screen guide – be sure you are choosing the correct
channel and cable class (broadcast day and time).
- Missed viewing of class session
- Check course packet or broadcast schedule to see if there is a rebroadcast of the class session missed.
- Check with instructor for other options to obtain missed content.
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